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We did the Kalaw to Inle overnight trek last year. We enjoyed it very much; even though it is a popular trek it still passes through unspoilt villages with no sign of even a motor bike. In late-Jan we saw about 4 sets of other hikers. . It was easy walking and is mainly downhill. Just one point to think about though. We were told that monasteries can get quite crowded with trekkers, some of whom are a bit noisy (i.e. they're talking when you want to sleep as you're all sleeping on the floor together). So we opted for a homestay in a village. You still sleep on the floor, but there was only us foreigners in the village, some of the neighbours came round to talk to us at night as we sat round the fire. This was the bit we enjoyed the most and were glad we chose this option.